Oct 29
As I understand it, Matt (my 6yo nephew) was at football practice last night. He came up to his mom and said, “Here’s my tooth” and went back to the huddle. What???!!! He told her later that it didn’t get knocked out, but it was bothering him so he just reached in and pulled it. …
Oct 25
Straight from Wikipedia -(idiomatic)Â An optimistic perception of something; a positive opinion; seeing something in a positive way, often thinking of it as better than it actually is. While at the beach, I realized that I needed some sunglasses if I was going to read at the pool. The ones I chose had a pink tint …
Oct 20
A college student at a recent football game challenged a senior citizen sitting next to him, saying it was impossible for their generation to understand his. “You grew up in a different world,” the student said loud enough for the whole crowd to hear. “Today we have television, jet planes, space travel, man has walked …
Oct 11
I grew up with this book; well, not this exact book – mine was blue – and I still have it. It’s all marked up from piano lessons. My repertoire included Mozart, Bach, a little contemporary stuff, but ALWAYS some hymns. I wouldn’t trade the time spent practicing those hymns! (Thanks goes to my parents and my …
Oct 08
Isaiah 41:17-20 The Message The poor and homeless are desperate for water, their tongues parched and no water to be found. But I’m there to be found, I’m there for them, and I, God of Israel, will not leave them thirsty. I’ll open up rivers for them on the barren hills, spout fountains in the valleys. …
Oct 07
I saw a couple in a restaurant over the weekend. This young couple sat at a booth across from each other – and they weren’t talking or even looking at each other. Their food had not arrived, but they were both sitting with phones in hand – texting or surfing or emailing or playing a …
Oct 06
Jesus My mother My sister Rita My brother (in law) Jeff My nephew Matt Betsy my family the birthday group Shades Mountain Baptist Church enough food clean water eternal life grace friends who care technology to stay connected cool weather electricity that reliable my job life and breathe my pastor Danny Wood folks serving in …
Oct 01
Did they vote for sheriff in Mayberry? Did we ever see an episode about elections? I have no idea! Driving to work this morning I saw a new sign/billboard promoting the re-election of our current sheriff. Oh that we would have someone of Andy’s character to vote for in these upcoming elections! I did a …
Sep 30
Lysa TerKeurst emailed a devotion today called Words This is her main point – think before you speak and give your words this three-part test: “Are my words kind, necessary, and true?” “With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out …
